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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Almost Wordless Wednesday: My pets give me strength

I had one of those days at work Tuesday where I just wanted to go crawl somewhere and hide. By the end of the night I was tired, cranky and frazzled -- and then it turned out the day wasn't over quite yet.

I had to pass a little time between assignments, so I perused Pinterest. And I found this:

And it occurs to me -- that's exactly what I do.

I will come home and lie next to Lulu and Galadriel and just listen to them breathe and sigh and purr. Just having them with me is therapeutic.

I suppose I should want human companionship. But for now, this is all I need.

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I do therapy work and indeed sleeping with your dog/cat, petting and being next to them IS good for you. It actually lowers your blood pressure and increases your serotonin levels. In fact, this is why more and more hospitals are having therapy dogs come do visits, because it produces a person's own natural 'feel good' chemicals which in turn promotes healing. So - when you are stressed, having a rough time or dealing with things, go on and pet your dog or cat, take a nap with them - WOOF!

Ma does the same thing, Ms. Christie. When she feels stressed out she cuddles up with me. I am not a big cuddler (believe it or not) but when Ma really needs it, I cuddle back (for a bit). It makes her feel so much better. You cuddle with Lule and Galadriel...and let your stress melt away.*Cairn cuddles*Oz

Lulu could tell I was upset today with something. She laid next to me and nuzzled me, and showed her belly for a rub. But then she decided I wasn't happy enough -- so she decided to walk into my lap and make me play.

I love this! I may be partial because the dog in the picture looks like my babies. But I do that with them all the time. Usually, I press my face against the top of their heads. I decided yesterday that Leo's head smells like tortillas.

My human mommy is so happy to read that another human likes to do this too. She's not crazy, at least not for lying down next to me and listening to me breathe. I have not doubt that you received the comfort you needed.